The Yamaha YZF-R1M motorcycle dimensions for 2015-2025 is length 80.9 in (2,055 mm), width 27.2 in (691 mm), height 45.3 in (1,151 mm) to 45.9 in (1,166 mm), wheelbase 55.3 in (1,405 mm), seat height 33.9 in (861 mm), and the ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm).
Yamaha YZF-R1M dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Yamaha models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Yamaha models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Yamaha model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall height
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.9 in — one of the highest seat heights in its category. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
68.4% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 25.6 in (650 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 15.3 sq ft (1.42 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
9.3%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Yamaha models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 81.1 in (2,060 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Width | 27.2 in (691 mm) | 28.3 in (720 mm) | 1.1 in below median |
| Height | 45.3 in (1,151 mm) | 44.7 in (1,135 mm) | 0.6 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 54.3 in (1,380 mm) | 1 in above median |
| Seat height | 33.9 in (861 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 1.8 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 5.1 in (130 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | 0.4 in below median |
Yamaha YZF-R1M dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | 45.3 in (1,151 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 33.9 in (861 mm) | — |
| 2016 | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | 45.3 in (1,151 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 33.9 in (861 mm) | — |
| 2017 | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | 45.3 in (1,151 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 33.9 in (861 mm) | — |
| 2018 | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | 45.3 in (1,151 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 33.9 in (861 mm) | — |
| 2019 | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | 45.3 in (1,151 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 33.9 in (861 mm) | — |
| 2020 | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | 45.3 in (1,151 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 33.9 in (861 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2021 | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | 45.3 in (1,151 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 33.9 in (861 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2022 | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | 45.9 in (1,166 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 33.9 in (861 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
| 2023 | 80.9 in (2,055 mm) | 27.2 in (691 mm) | 45.9 in (1,166 mm) | 55.3 in (1,405 mm) | 33.9 in (861 mm) | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Yamaha YZF-R1M dimensions FAQ
Is the Yamaha YZF-R1M seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.9 in (861 mm), which is one of the highest seat heights in its category. 1.8 in above the category median.
Does the Yamaha YZF-R1M have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.3 in (1,405 mm), giving the Yamaha YZF-R1M a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 68.4% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Yamaha YZF-R1M have?
The representative ground clearance is 5.1 in (130 mm), which is very low ground clearance for its category. 0.4 in below the category median.
Is the Yamaha YZF-R1M compact or large?
The representative overall length is 80.9 in (2,055 mm), making the Yamaha YZF-R1M around the middle of its category for overall length. 0.2 in below the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 15.3 sq ft (1.42 m²).
What do the Yamaha YZF-R1M width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 27.2 in (691 mm) and representative height is 45.3 in (1,151 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Yamaha models. The height is taller than most comparable Yamaha models.
Did the Yamaha YZF-R1M dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall height: increased from 45.3 in (1,151 mm) in 2015-2021 to 45.9 in (1,166 mm) in 2022-2023, a change of 0.6 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.